Sunrise over Javea

I'm lucky, I suppose. At the moment I live in a beautiful area of the Costa Blanca, a region of Spain that enjoys more than its fair share of sunshine.

I used to live in Morecambe, a seaside town situated on the north-west coast of Lancashire - I've left behind spectacular sunsets only to replace them with just as stunning sunrises.

Thanks to Javea resident and ex-pat Ian Bates, (A Mansfield man) I can now reveal a selection of shots that depict the early morning display of orange peeping over the Mediterranean horizon. In fact, almost due east of Javea is the holiday Island of Ibiza, visible from many of the surrounding hilltop viewing areas on a clear day. (Can see a ferry ride coming up in the future)

I just miss out seeing the sun rise over the sea, the Montgo just obscures my view. Once over the peak it's getting hot, our blinds remain closed!

As I write the time of sunrise is approximately 7.15am, a bit too early for me; so thanks again Ian for providing these great images.